Ditching Demystified: What Every Pilot Should Know About Landing on Water
Flying Magazine
JUNE 23, 2025
Often, a contract second pilot’s job is to shut up, make good radio calls and be snappy with the baggage, so I wasn’t sure what to say as we approached Lake Michigan. While en route at FL280, the crew attempted to transfer fuel from a ferry tank to the mains. I finally spoke up and asked if we had a plan.
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